Spencer the Goldendoodle

The Adventures of a Rescued Goldendoodle

This ‘N That Thursday: Halloween Special!

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Happy Halloween to my fellow fur butts! Hope you had a great night! We are just about to call it a night but here are some pictures from this evening. 


Here is the front of the house this year and the famous baby gate to help contain me. 

Here are the goodie bags the little humans received this year. 

Here are the goodie bags my K9 friends received. In each one is a Greenie and a roll of poop bags. Remember to 
Scoop that Poop! 

Who needs a doorbell when you have me!!! He hit a record number of Trick or Treaters this year, drum roll please…..180 and 6 doggie bags handed out! 
Now it is time to get some beauty sleep! 



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Product Review & Giveaway: Zuke’s Z-Bone

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I am pleased to introduce to you Zuke’s Z-Bones Natural Grain-Free Dental Chews. This wonderful chew bones comes in 3 delicious flavors: Clean Apple Crisp, Clean Berry Crisp, and Clean Carrot Crisp. They also are available in four different sizes: Mini (10-25 lbs), Regular (25-60 lbs), Large (60-90 lbs), and Giant (90+ lbs). 

Some of the features and benefits about these chew bones can be found on their website: 

  • Potato and pea-based formula: highly digestible
  • Alfalfa, parsley, rosemary, and fennel: freshen breath by supporting digestion
  • Ideal texture: helps polish teeth, freshen breath, and maintain healthy gums
  • Nutrient-rich apples, pumpkin  and cherries: powerful sources of antioxidants


With all the recalls in the news lately, Zuke’s are proud to say they have never been recalled since opening in 1995. Made in the USA, they maintain strict testing standards on all of their products. Additionally, they also donate a portion of every sale to The Dog & Cat Cancer Fund. 


I decided to enlist a few extra paws in testing out these chew bones so Spencer and I went to my parents’ house and ‘recruited’ their furry mob. With Spencer, Louie and Carlie waiting anxiously at my feet, I tore into the packages. Each dog had a different flavor. After dispersing the bones, the dogs promptly ran to different areas of the room. Spencer went by the 

coffee table, Carlie went on top of the couch and Louie was trying to run away from me every time I tried to take his picture. Finally, he settled under the coffee table - opposite side of Spencer. 


Pro

  • 3 different flavors to choose from
  • They come in different sizes 
  • None of their products have never been recalled 
  • Made in the USA
  • Happy to purchase products that give back
  • Great packaging
  • Made their breath smell better afterwards
  • Healthy 

Con

  • Although I didn’t notice any stains afterwards, on their label they have a warning for possible staining on light surfaces

Spencer, Louie, and Carlie give this product 4 paws up!  

I would definitely recommend Zuke’s Z-Bones! Check out their Website for this and other products. You can also find them on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. 

Now onto to the Giveaway! Zuke’s is going to give one lucky person 3 8-count bags of Z-Bones, one bag of each flavor! This giveaway will run until November 5th. Must be 18 years of age. Simply enter below and Good Luck! 

Written by: Brittany (Spencer’s Mom)

Disclaimer: I was provided 6 samples of the Z-Bones  free of charge for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own and no other compensation was given.

Note: Supervision is occurring every time Spencer is eating a treat, bone, or food. Spencer is known for eats with elegance and grace. Please monitor your dog/pet while they are eating. 

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Monday Mischief: Preventing Mischief on Halloween

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Since I grew up on a farm we would only get two or three trick or treaters on Halloween, aka my cousins. I never got to experience the thrill of hearing the door bell ring, running over to the door unaware of what kind of costume was waiting for me, and handing out handfuls of candy. 


Since moving to town a few years ago my sister and I go all out on Halloween. We decorate our lawn to the max, squeezing in as much lawn decorations as possible. Putting together goodie bags of candy for kids as well as for dogs. We always order pizza, watch Halloween episodes from old television shows such as Home Improvement or Friends. And patiently wait until the first ding of our door bell. 


Now here is where Spencer comes in. He loves when people come to our house and wants to great them with enthusiasm. So how do I keep him in and the goodies going out with no problem……

With a baby gate!!!

Every year I set up a baby gate at our front door. After setting it up our we decorate it with spooky fabrics, chains, and lights. And there we have it, candy going out and Spencer staying in. He can still see them and the kids love petting him, but this way there is no MISCHIEF on Halloween! 

We average anywhere between 125-175 trick or treaters a year, which adds up to opening to door a lot. Using a baby gate has worked for us every year with no problem. 
Do you have any tricks you use on Halloween to help make the night easier with your dogs? Please share, I would love to hear about them.

Only 3 more days until Halloween! 
-Brittany (aka Spencer’s mom)

SKOL VIKINGS

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Sunday Night Football Vikings vs Packers! 
Doing what I can to help the Vikings pull off a win tonight! Keeping my paws crossed and eating my Wheaties featuring Adrian Peterson! 


Petco Halloween

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Today I attended the local Petco Halloween costume contest and met so many amazing pets. I went in my Chief Taste Tester Costume made by Key2Life. Check out the pictures below to see my amazing adventure: 


Waiting for my name to be called during the costume contest. 
I loved the Yoda bed that Petco sells so much I tried bringing it home with me. Also, some of the other participants in the contest. See that cat in the bottom left corner, yep, I wanted to play with him so bad I began to cry. 
My mom said I did such a good job I got to pick out my own stuffed animal. 

Here is my first place ribbon, participation certificate, Petco gift card and treats I received today. 


Note: My mom will be donating the gift card to our local animal shelter.


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